> I don't think it's reasonable to have the government give money directly to individuals in the tribe. Well, in some tribes there is economic inequality due t

> I don't think it's reasonable to have the government give money directly to individuals in the tribe. Well, in some tribes there is economic inequality due to local corruption. So this isn't really a one-size-fits-all solution. It works out well when the local government is actually working for the people (vs. just for itself + relatives).